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State Politics
Ben Albritton is formally tapped as next Florida Senate President
Sen. Ben Albritton says his priorities are Florida’s agriculture industry, water-quality issues and the foster-care system.
Lindsay Cross draws a challenger for Florida House: Republican Ed Montanari
Rep. Lindsay Cross, D-St. Petersburg, has drawn a Republican challenger as she seeks a 2nd term in the Florida House: Ed Montanari.
New Florida bill would require crash reports before auto repairs to crack down on hit-and-run
A new Florida bill requires auto repair shops to get written crash reports or fill out forms before fixing vehicles damaged in collisions.
A state Senate committee met to discuss Florida' s Medicaid redetermination process. WMNF's Chris Young reports.
Updated: Florida takes aim at judge’s ruling that its redistricting is unconstitutional
Attorneys for Florida argued that its redistricting plan eliminating a Black-majority district abolished a “race-based electoral monopoly.”
Arguments set in Florida’s redistricting appeal
A court will hear arguments Oct. 31 in Florida's appeal that a congressional redistricting plan violated the Florida Constitution.
Judge upholds a Florida law turning over the Gainesville utility to a state-appointed board
A circuit judge rejected a challenge by the city of Gainesville to a new Florida law overhauling control of the Gainesville municipal utility.
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging Florida unconstitutionally retaliated against Walt Disney Parks.
Hillsborough County GOP taps controversial emcee for ‘Reagan Day’ event
Listen: The Republican Party of Hillsborough County’s ‘Reagan Day’ event is set to take place on October 13th. The guest list includes Senator Rick Scott and State Attorney Susan Lopez. But the master of ceremonies...
The Scoop: Mon., September 25, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Rays Stadium cost Last week the Tampa Bay Rays announced plans to build a new $1.3 billion dollar stadium in St. Petersburg if the team can convince the St. Petersburg City Council and the Pinellas...
Listen: On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed four new members to the Florida Election Commission. The newly appointed Chair, Chad Mizelle, has ties to former president Donald Trump. Chad Mizelle served in numerous federal roles...
Judge weighs the legality of a Florida law that overhauls Gainesville’s public utility
A circuit judge heard arguments in a challenge by the city of to a Florida law overhauling control of the Gainesville municipal utility.
